About The Douglas Beach House

The Douglas Beach House is an oceanfront wedding venue located in Half Moon Bay, California. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this truly unique property on Miramar Beach has provided a warm, traditional, intimate and soulful events venue for over 50 years. Whether your wedding is elegant, casual or anything in between, the fabulous views and coastal ambience of The Douglas Beach House will create an unforgettable setting for your upcoming nuptials.

Facilities and CapacityJust steps from the beach, The Douglas Beach House provides ocean views from their large deck and solarium areas. Rental space includes the concert room with dance floor, stage, prep kitchen and bar, as well as the adjacent solarium area and upper level deck. The north area includes a lounge, kitchen, bar and bonus room and is available for an additional fee. Their intimate banquet hall with cedar paneling and large windows seats up to 120 dinner guests.

Services OfferedThe Douglas Beach House offers venue rental for weddings and other social events. Wedding packages can be customized based on your specific event needs, and overnight accommodations at this location can also be arranged. Event services offered include the following:

Accommodations

Event rentals

Tables and chairs

Setup and cleanup

Event planning

Lighting/sound

Parking

CuisineEvent Savvy is The Douglas Beach House’s preferred caterer and event planner. Joy and her talented culinary team will attend to your wedding details and customize the food, decorations and rentals for the perfect wedding celebration.

Other ServicesThe Douglass Beach House is an ideal location for hosting private parties of varying sizes. In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, this location can accommodate all of your wedding events, such as engagement parties, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners. This venue is also available for hosting corporate meetings, holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.

LocationThis venue is located on the beautiful Miramar Beach in Half Moon Bay. Couples and their guests will find this venue convenient, as it is located minutes from Half Moon Bay Airport and a short drive to San Francisco and other Bay Area attractions.

My husband and I had our wedding reception here in 2008 and it was a fantastic experience. We could have everything how we wanted it. We brought in a band recommended by Pete Douglas and they were so great. Our caterer and bartender were very happy working with the staff. The location is gorgeous alongside the beach. My guests enjoyed having the flexibilty of being inside or outside.

Sent on 12/06/2016

J

Joanne · Married on 10/07/2017

4.6

Quality of service:

5.0

Responsiveness:

5.0

Value:

3.5

Flexibility:

5.0

Professionalism:

5.0

What a wonderful team to work with! I couldn't have asked for a better venue and caterer to work with for the big day. Joy is absolutely wonderful to work with, and she and her team were very accommodating of our friend's homemade cake, us coming in the day before to decorate and even helping out, and our budget restraints. The food was so amazing I'm still craving the dishes; guests said this was the best wedding food they've ever had before. While it was a little pricier than other caterers, the service and quality of food and the team made it worth it in the end.

Our only slight concern before the day was the size and layout of the venue, as some family members thought it was a little small and dark for a wedding reception. Turns out these were no concerns in the end as it was plenty bright for our afternoon reception and had plenty of room to accommodate 90 people. It turned out beautifully in photos too.

Overall an incredible team to work with, and the view of the ocean will make your day a beautiful one. Can't recommend highly enough.

Sent on 10/20/2017

The Douglas Beach House FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$ 3,200.00

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$ 2,800.00

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Chairs, Clean Up, Event Planning, Parking, Set Up, Tables

Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall, Beach, Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?
Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony, Reception, Engagement Party

Professional Network & Endorsements

Even if the Bach weren't a longtime institution in Half Moon Bay and the coastside, it would be an ideal venue for weddings and events. The beachfront property provides magnificent scenery for photography. Viewed from below or the upper deck of the Bach, the stunning views include romantic sunsets, and even occasional whale watching, a visual treat for attendees, adding that "something special" to an event. The Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society's rich tradition of world renowned jazz has proven a perfect place for live music and entertainment, as well. What is best of all is that everything is in one place- you have the ocean for backdrops, a balcony and tables for guests, a bar, and a stage for speeches, music, etc.